INSIDE JOB: Worry about the weather? Not at Birmingham Art Fest. Organizers have cleverly located the event on two floors of the former Belk store at Regions Harbert Plaza. About 70 artists (established and emerging) will display their works today through Sunday. Info: 205-327-9940.

Derek Vincent Smith is the mastermind of Pretty Lights. (Special)DEREK THE DAZZLER: Download the new EP by Pretty Lights, "Making Up a Changing Mind." If you’re not familiar with Derek Vincent Smith, the electro-funk artist behind the music, these free tracks offer an intriguing primer. They’ll also get you in the mood for Pretty Lights’ concert here, 8 p.m. Saturday at Sloss Furnaces.

TKO AT THE YMCA: Put ‘em up, boxing fans. Time to loft those Sharpies in the air, asking for autographs from Deontay Wilder. The Tuscaloosa-born heavyweight (and Olympic medal-winner) will appear at the Alabama State Golden Gloves Boxing Championships, today and Saturday at the Shades Valley YMCA. Ring action will focus on amateur fighters in 11 weight classes, starting at 7 p.m. Tix: $10, $5 kids. Info: 205-907-1752.

CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN: Give Duane Chapman a second chance. As Dog the Bounty Hunter, he offers that opportunity to crooks, urging them to use jail time to turn their lives around. Now the TV reality star is asking for forgiveness, after weathering a firestorm over his use of the "N" word. Chapman explains in his book, "When Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given" ($26.99, Hyperion). He’ll sign copies at 6 p.m. Sunday at Books-A-Million in Colonial Brookwood Village. Info: 205-870-0213. (Note: The signing was originally on Saturday, but it has changed).

CONTRA, Y’ALL: Walk. Twirl. Smile. Those are the basics of contra dancing, according to the folks at FOOTMAD. The friendly group — officially known as Birmingham Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance — welcomes newcomers to its next event, 4 p.m. Sunday at the downtown YWCA. Fiddling in the Parlor will play; Jane Ewing will call the steps. Tix: $3-$8. Info: 205-822-0505.